Hospitalist Medical Director in Bristol, TN - 63278BR
About the Role
TeamHealth is seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as hospital medicine program director at Bristol Regional Medical Center, a premier Ballad Health facility serving the Appalachian Highlands. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary hospitalist to shape the future of inpatient care while leading a high-performing team in one of Tennessee's most beautiful and welcoming communities.
Bristol Regional Medical Center has served the region since 1994 and is recognized for advanced clinical services, innovative technology, robotic-assisted surgery, comprehensive cancer care, and a commitment to patient-centered excellence. As program director, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical quality, physician engagement, operational performance, and patient outcomes while partnering with hospital leadership to drive continued growth and excellence.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Make a meaningful impact: This is more than a leadership role. It is a chance to build upon an established hospital medicine program and create a culture focused on collaboration, quality, and exceptional patient care.
- Lead in a Respected Regional Medical Center: Bristol Regional Medical Center is a leading acute care facility offering advanced specialty services, a level III trauma program, stroke care, cancer services, and cutting-edge surgical technologies that support comprehensive inpatient medicine.
- Partner with an Innovative Health System: As part of TeamHealth and Ballad Health, you will collaborate with an integrated healthcare network dedicated to enhancing quality, physician development, and patient outcomes across the region.
- Enjoy an Outstanding Quality of Life: Located in Bristol, Tennessee, home of the world-famous Bristol Motor Speedway and gateway to the Appalachian Mountains, physicians enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Knoxville, Asheville, and Roanoke.
Responsibilities
- Medical and administrative leadership of the hospital medicine program
- Oversight of physician recruitment, retention, mentoring, and professional development
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient experience strategies
- Collaborate with executive leadership on operational and strategic goals
- Develop and implement evidence-based clinical practices
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and physician engagement
- Support ongoing growth and program expansion opportunities
Requirements
- Board-certified in internal medicine or family medicine
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hospital medicine experience
- Prior leadership experience as medical director, associate director, chief hospitalist, or similar role preferred but not required
- Proven success in quality improvement and physician engagement
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and operational leadership skills
- Passion for mentoring physicians and advancing patient-centered care
About Bristol Regional Medical Center
Since opening in 1994, Bristol Regional Medical Center has served the community through superior quality care, technological innovation, and compassion. Bristol Regional continues to be recognized among the nation's best hospitals. The facility offers:
- Award-winning heart attack response times through the Level One Heart Attack Network
- 24/7 cardiac cath labs and cardiac surgery support
- Dedicated stroke care services
- Pediatric-trained staff and telemedicine capabilities with Niswonger Children's Hospital
- Robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System
- Deborah H. Quillen Birthing Center, a newly renovated facility for family-centered care
- A highly acclaimed Level II trauma center and 24/7 emergency and surgical services
- A Pediatric ER and Primary Stroke Center with around-the-clock neurological coverage
- The Leonard Family Comprehensive Breast Center, providing full-spectrum breast care
- Imaging services at two locations: Volunteer Parkway Imaging Center and Sapling Grove Imaging Center
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly medical director stipend
- Flexible scheduling
- Sign-on and relocation incentives
- Great health benefits for full-time clinicians
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- No state income tax
Be a leader in a national network of clinicians, enjoy the stability of a respected industry leader, and practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization.
Location
Enjoy the best of both Tennessee and Virginia in the city of Bristol, which divides the two with the state line running right through the middle of downtown. Bristol is conveniently located right off Interstate 81 and is situated in the foothills of the magnificent Southern Appalachian Mountains, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Cherokee National Forest.
There is something fun to do nearly every night of the week in Bristol. Discover the Birthplace of Country Music museum or the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, experience the Bristol Motor Speedway, explore the historic downtown, or visit the beautiful South Holston Lake for activities like boating, fishing, and water sports.